In his book "Theft by Finding: Diaries," David Sedaris recounts a conversation where a man shared that his sister, who is battling clinical depression, read Sedaris' work "Naked" during her stay at a psychiatric hospital. After completing the book, she shared it with another patient, and it continued to circulate among others, seemingly uplifting their spirits in a difficult environment.

This anecdote, although hard for Sedaris to fully believe, highlights a unique and flattering aspect of his writing. The fact that "Naked" is recommended reading at this mental health facility suggests that it resonates with patients and provides some comfort, which is particularly meaningful to the author.